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Secretary, and eulogized that gentleman

Iquite lsvishly.
J MsJor Ksnaday in reply SAID that b
felt that he should say something, bu
was utterly unprepared TO do so. H.
wished to return his thanks to those com
rades who had given expression TO sucl
kindly feelings concerning him. II wa
evident that the panegyrics passed upor
him were totally unexpected and affected
him very deeply, but his modest confu-
sion WAS more eloquent than shy words
The committee on resolutions then SUD
mitted the following report, which va
adopted:
To General Mahlon D. Manson, Senior V.
National Association Veterans Mexican " ar
| presiding:
The committee Gu arrangements beg
leave to submit the following:
l. Il is desirable to collect, compile ant
carefully preserve authentic material FOL
a complete history of the Mexican wa
including not only the facts TO be obtained
from the records Of Congress and the va
rious departments of the government, bu
such incidents and facts as mhy be within
the knowledge of survivors OF that wal
that would aid in completing the history
Of the different commands, whether Of the
regular or volunteer service in the army
VI III huS navy VI IudTIQS corps.
2. We approve the publication of The
Vedette under Colonel a NJ. Kansday
the able and Officious secretary of the
National Association, has been great
service not only in perfecting the national
organization, but in furnishing much
valuable material for future history, and
hesrtilY commend it to our comrades.
3. In the Judgment Of the committee
there is no good reason why the sSldiers,
sailors and marines CT the Mexican war,
and the widows Of deceased SOLDIERS OF
that war should not draw the same rate
OF pension in case of disability as SOL
dl4rs, sailors aud marines in other wars
for like disability.
4. We are satisfied that our friends in
Congress did the very best they could
and that they Scted wisely in sccepting
the act OF Janusry 30, 1887, in preference
TO nc legislatiOn--Which Was the alterDa-
tive We have an abiding fSith that our
| friends in the Fiftieth Congress will rec
( ogniZe the equity Of removing thu dis
! elimination and will exert themselves to
| that end.
5. We believe the idea Of the national
secretary TO procure memorial hall st
the seat of government, wherein to pre-
material tor history, a good one, and
would rejoice to have the ns'i)nal $3.50
citation in posse ssion Of such building,
provided the necessary funds could be
raised without depressing the members
OF the association. There is not suffi-
cient information in the possession Of
the committee on this point TO justify 81
opinion as to its feasibility.
u yn 10
Ing Colonel A. NJ. Kenadsy, secretary Of
the National Association, with residence
at Washington, D. c., Is an honest and
efficient agent, fully competent to trans
act such business as our comrades may
have in the prosecution of their claims,
and in the event hall for the archives
and historical material OF the ASSOCIATION
is chained, as the right man to place in
charge, And that his tried efficiency and
integrity warrants US in recommending
him as a proper person TO prosecute all
classes Of claims against the government,
whether in favor Of members OF our asso-
ciation Or others.
VIM. E. ESTES, Chairman.
"CoRPORAL" M'FADIN.
One spontaneous outburst OF applause
greeted the call for Colonel McFadin, or.
as he styles himself, corporal McFadin -
He comes from Logapsport, Ind, and
possesses that rare quality OF mG gnetism
which stirs every one. His speech was
unique. At times he convulsed his audi
ence by his unsparing criticisms of him
self which were pregnant with exquisite
humor; agaip, ne was learned, eloquent,
precise and lofty. From his highest !
flights he would suddenly drop to the |
protundity of some ridiculous expression |
or stage thundersclimax with an effect |
that WIS most amusing. He was not |
spsring in his rspier thrusts of satire |
Speaking Of the opposition to granting |
Mexican veterans pensions. he averred |
that it sprung from few
stay at homes who were afraid |
that granting pensions TO the Mexican |
veterans might put little morey il the |
pockets OF some southern mer.
He does not love Senator H0ar.
He is still in searoh OF s mother in
law, on his own solemn asseVers ion.
THE FLAG PRESENTATION.
O1e Of the plessantest features OF the |
meeting was the presentation Of flag to
the veterans by the ladies of Fort Worth
General Manson, in a few well chosen
words, called attention to the subject ard
introduced Hon. Henry M. Furmen Of
this city, who was commissioned by the
ladies' to make the presentation speech.
II is not easy TO make presentation
speech or short notice. Few people can
do it, and Mr.. Farmsn is one
Of the few. He was simply
grand. Bold, spirited, aggressive,
when once warmed up to the subject, he
entered heartily into the spirit of the &C.
caslon and at each climax his magnificent
physique trembled like On aspen with the
sheer intensity Of his emotions. Coming
lnprepared and not knowing just when or
where to begin, someone shouted, "Wave
IT," and the standaro-bearer Fl ned the
'ilken folos where their rustlings attract
I'd Mr.. Furman's gaze. Taking inspira-
ion from the symbol he burst out with:
Thy sacred leaves, fair freedoms flower,
shall ever float DER dome and tower;
20 ali thy heavenly colors true,
fbrongn blackening frosts and sparkling dew;
And God love us as y e love thee,
Thrice sacred flower of liberty"
"Mr. President and Members of the
Mexican Veteran Association: The
pleasant duty has been assigned to me
~ the ladies Of Fort Worth, of present.
ng to you this tisg IS 8 slight token OF
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